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Rock the Reception (TLC)

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Charming dance/wedding reality show is fluffy fun.

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Parents need to know that this wedding-themed dance show includes some somewhat suggestive dance movements, including one dance in which a skirt is ripped off -- to reveal another one underneath. In one episode, a member of the wedding party grabs her own breasts (probably to hold them stable during the dance). There's some visible drinking and bleeped swearing, but overall the content is age-appropriate for tweens and up.

Positive messages: The couples are loving and eager to express themselves. Even those who aren't natural dancers try hard and do well.
Violence & scariness: Not applicable.
Sexy stuff: Some suggestive movements and butt-slapping. When one couple dances, her skirt is torn away -- though there's another one underneath.
Language: Some bleeped-out language, including a couple of instances in which you can figure out what was said (like "f--k").
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some wine drinking.
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Families can talk about why these couples would want to have a TV show at their wedding. Do you think people are getting more used to the idea of everything they do being filmed/documented in some way? What's the appeal of watching shows like this? Is it the dancing, or the look at someone else's life?

What's the story?

What's the story?
With elaborate wedding-dance videos springing up all over sites like YouTube, it's no wonder that more and more couples are opting for a choreographed first dance at their reception. In each episode of ROCK THE RECEPTION, professional choreographers (and spouses) Napoleon and Tabitha D'Umo help two about-to-be-married couples figure out their best moves. Viewers see the rehearsal process, hear from the couples, and then see the whole number -- along with the surprised looks on the guests' faces.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Rock the Reception is fun and utterly charming. Lots of the couples have sweet stories to share -- for example, one is planning their big number in honor of the groom's recently deceased mother, who loved weddings and dancing. And while the routines aren't spectacular, they're reasonably well-executed and a tribute to the D'Umos, who not only create something that's fun to watch but also that's well within these decidedly non-expert dancers' limited skills. Ultimately, it's just a fun bit of fluffy entertainment.

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TV Details
TV Rating: TV-PG
Network: TLC
Genre: Reality TV
Where to watch: TLC
This review was written by Anne Louise Bannon
 
 

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